Chapter 205

Ahebone was not interested in the business plan of the Little League.

She joined the small group just to seek some allies in the family.

But Guy's next words cheered Ahebone up.

"Wang Lei is a guy who deserves our full efforts. Before, we didn't take any action because our funds were not fully in place.

But now it has become urgent to block Wang Lei's investment in Hollywood!"

Hollywood used to be the private land of the big families. It was not until the Paramount Act was introduced that they gradually cashed out and left.

Now Wang Lei's acquisition of Paramount is undoubtedly a slap in their face.

Ironically, Paramount has been resurrected for more than a year since Wang Lei acquired Paramount.

Not only did it produce big productions like Star Trek, but it also achieved great success in low-cost horror films.

Thanks to Wang Lei's acquisition of many special effects production companies, the cost of Star Trek is said to be only about 20 million US dollars, but it has won a great success of 280 million US dollars worldwide, with amazing profits.

(At this time, more than 100 million US dollars can be ranked in the top ten of the annual box office.)

What is even more surprising is that Paramount seems to have lit up its talent for small-scale horror film production.

Final Destination, with a production cost of only 3.6 million US dollars, was a low-cost horror film shot by a group of school students, and it turned out to be the dark horse of this year's box office.

It earned nearly 45 million US dollars in box office worldwide!

Many small companies that rely on making R-rated films were shocked.

The next film, The Purge, cost less than 2 million US dollars and earned 36 million US dollars in global box office.

Two consecutive low-cost horror films seem to have opened up Paramount's Ren and Du meridians, and they actually like the feeling of making a big profit with a small investment.

The new president, Sydney, even publicly stated that the sequels of the two films are already in production, and it is estimated that they will be publicly unveiled on the big screen within half a year.

And some reporters found that Paramount has several other low-cost films in production.

It has caused a lot of grief in Hollywood.

Big production companies openly denounced Paramount. If everyone makes low-budget bad movies, who will make big-investment industrial movies? The film industry will only stagnate.

Small production companies only dare to complain secretly. Paramount's small production kills all their efforts and further squeezes the market on which they depend for survival.

"Some institutions have estimated that Paramount will become the most profitable film production company this year!"

"Now is the best time to invest in Hollywood. Big production companies need capital support.

And I have a feeling that the film industry is entering the era of industrial films.

Perhaps it won't be long before the box office exceeds 100 million yuan, and movies with a box office of 1 billion yuan will follow.

Sooner or later, it will be easy for film companies to go public.

Our investment in Hollywood film production companies will be an excellent investment."

It has to be said that Guy's analysis makes a lot of sense, and anyone would follow his footsteps.

Others have expressed their opinions and will join this blocking war against Paramount.

Ahebone was still hesitant in her heart. She knew how terrifying Wang Lei was. If she joined these people to confront Wang Lei head-on, the investment might go down the drain.

"Ahebone, do you have any objections?"

Seeing Guy's questioning eyes, Ahebone hurriedly stated in order to hide her guilty conscience:

"I am willing to pay 1 billion US dollars to join this game."

"Very good, I really didn't make a mistake!"

"We will each choose a Hollywood company to acquire, and then get together in two weeks to report our respective results."

Everyone nodded in unison, eager to try.

They were at the age of youth and vigor, and they were all outstanding among their peers.

The elders in the family would occasionally tell them how outstanding Wang Lei was.

This intensified their competitive spirit.

At the end of the cocktail party, Guy stopped Ahebone.

"Ahben, please stay for a moment."

"What's wrong, Guy?"

Guy hesitated for a while and said:

"Actually, I have had preliminary contact with Time Warner Group. They plan to reorganize their Warner Bros. Pictures and sell 56% of their shares to Toshiba.

I plan to buy 25% of Warner Bros.' shares. They offer 6 billion US dollars. I hope you can help me raise half of the funds, and I will give you half of the shares!"

Time Warner is one of the top 500 companies in the world and a large media company that is on par with Nidis.

And Warner Bros. Pictures is his subsidiary, and it was once one of the top three film and television companies on par with Paramount.

What surprised Ahben was that Guy was willing to spendSuch a huge price, it doesn't look like he is just going to play around.

Seeing the shrewd Ahebben's questioning look, Guy had to confess:

"I have inside information. Jerry, the president of Time Warner Group, is raising funds to acquire Turner Broadcasting. If he succeeds in his plan..."

Turner Broadcasting is also a large media group. If Jerry succeeds in the acquisition.

Time Warner will once again surpass Disney to become the world's largest media group, no doubt about it!

"And President Jerry promised me that if I am willing to buy the shares of the film industry, he will personally transfer 1% of the shares of Time Warner's parent company to me!"

Ahebben suddenly realized that this is why Guy is willing to pay a high price.

1% of the shares will definitely appreciate a lot after Time Warner completes the merger again.

"But I helped you share half of the pressure, what's the benefit?"

Faced with the question, Guy looked arrogant: "Ahben, I gave you the opportunity to buy shares, which is the biggest benefit.

As the most important subsidiary of Time Warner, Warner Bros. Pictures will surely appreciate in value at that time, and you can make a lot of money from this deal!"

This made Ahben very angry. She hated others the most, and she responded with a condescending attitude with a condescending look.

Seemingly realizing that she was a bit direct, Guy changed her tone helplessly:

"Ahben, to be honest, I asked you to cooperate with me instead of looking for other people in the minor league, just because I knew you and I were the same kind of people at the first sight of you. You are smart and you won't refuse my kindness."

Ahben smiled and did not reject this "kindness":

"3 billion US dollars is not a small amount. Give me three days to raise funds."

"Of course, I look forward to your good news."

Looking at the other party's back, Ahben felt it necessary to talk to her secret ally Wang Lei about how to maximize the benefits.

Compared to the guys in the minor leagues, Wang Lei seems to be more reliable.